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Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Educationhas always been known for it's innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The ninth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. This book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.

Table of Contents

Prologue: A Personal View of Special Education

Foundations for Understanding Special Education

The Purpose and Promise of Special Education

Who Are Exceptional Children?

How Many Exceptional Children are There?

Why Are Laws Governing the Education of Exceptional Children Necessary?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

What Is Special Education?

Current and Future Challenges

Planning and Providing Special Education Services

The Process of Special Education

Collaboration and Teaming

Individualized Education Program

Least Restrictive Environment

Inclusive Education

Where Does Special Education Go From Here?

Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society

Support for Family Involvement

Understanding Families of Children with Disabilities

Developing and Maintaining Family-Professional Partnerships

Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families

Home-School Communication Models

Other Forms of Parent Involvement

Educational Needs of Exceptional Students

Intellectual Disabilities

Definitions and Classification Systems

Identification and Assessment

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes and Prevention

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Learning Disabilities

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Challenges, Achievements, and Advocacy

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Definitions

Characteristics

Prevalence

Causes

Identification and Assessment

Educational Approaches

Educational Placement Alternatives

Distinguishing Unproven Interventions from Evidenced-Based Practices for Children with Autism